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Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the Briefing by the Secretary-General on his priorities for 2023 6 February 2023, New York
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I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and to align with the statement delivered by the Distinguished Permanent Representative of Cuba on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. Mr. President, AOSIS thanks you for convening this meeting so that the Secretary-General could…
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SIDS: Gaps, Challenges and Constraints in Means of Implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
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Small island developing states (SIDS) are some of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. SIDS have high levels of exposure and vulnerability to hazards, such as cyclones, sea-level rise, earthquakes, tsunamis, and marine hazardous material spills. Due to their small size, remoteness, spatial isolation, and dependence on trade, SIDS are particularly vulnerable to shocks and stressors.…
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Statement by Samoa on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) under Agenda Item 70: Report of the International Court of Justice
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Statement by Samoa on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) under Agenda Item 70: Report of the International Court of Justice Informal Discussions, Draft Resolution titled “Request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change” Delivered by Isaia Lautasi Permanent…
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A New Era of Island Leadership: Samoa is AOSIS Chair
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A New Era of Island Leadership: Samoa is AOSIS Chair The influential negotiating bloc of small island developing States will now be headed by a Pacific country, commemorated during official handover from outgoing Chair, Antigua and Barbuda 31st January, 2023 At a special Plenary meeting on Monday 30th January, 2023 featuring the official handover ceremony,…
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A New Vision: Samoa Assumes Leadership of AOSIS
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ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLANDS STATES – SAMOA’S VISION FOR THE PERIOD 2023 AND 2024 Prime Minister Browne Excellencies and distinguished colleagues, Let me begin by offering Samoa’s best wishes to each and everyone present here today for a highly successful and rewarding 2023. It will be a full and demanding year for all of us.…
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The benefits of the Multi-dimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) explained
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MVI TALKING POINTS TO SERVE AS INPUTS INTO STATEMENTS FROM SIDS MEMBER STATES [UNGA HIGH LEVEL WEEK 2022] WHAT IS AN MVI AND WHY IS IT NEEDED? • Small Island Developing States are the frontline of multiple world crises – including climate change and debt. Everything is more expensive for SIDS because they are remote…
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New document provides guidance for development assistance in SIDS
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INTRODUCTION: Small island developing states (SIDS) face unique vulnerabilities and development challenges, based largely on their remote geography, small landmasses, limited populations and vulnerability to climate change and other external shocks. The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development first recognised SIDS as a special case in development. Since then, a number of international…
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Call for more ambitious global action to protect oceans
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I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), the group of countries that are most reliant on oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, due to our unique characteristics, dependence and particular exposure to the ocean and its biodiversity. As the historic custodians of…
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Antigua and Barbuda collaborates with AOSIS on Roadmap for Debt for Climate Swap
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Antigua and Barbuda is a small island state located in the Eastern Caribbean facing significant and unprecedented economic, financial and climate adaptation risks. These risks have been intensifying over the past decade, and if left unaddressed will severely threaten the future growth prospects and social well-being of the Island State in the years…
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Historic Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
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AOSIS Chair COP27 Statement: “A mission 30 years in the making, accomplished” Historic loss and damage response fund to assist and support developing countries is finally established at UN climate summit Closing of COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, November, 2022 STATEMENT FROM AOSIS CHAIR, THE HONOURABLE MINISTER MOLWYN JOSEPH, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA AOSIS promised the world…